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[micahhgrant]

Micah was sitting in the Bearclaw, drinking a hot mug of coffee when he the door opened. He looked up instinctively and froze. Lo had just entered. Part of Micah wanted to duck out of sight, but he fought the instinct. He waited to see if she’d notice him and what she’d do if she did.

@lobarlow

[micahhgrant]

Breaking the News || Micah & Lo

The time had come. He had gotten permission from Carter. She’d told him to wait and he had, but now the waiting was over. It had been hard. Not saying anything. He knew Lo must suspect something. He hadn’t exactly been himself.  He’d kept himself busy, not going home until as late as he possibly could and leaving for work early. And when he had been around her, he’d been quiet, barely able to look her in the eye. 

But now it had finally come. The time to tell her about Alex. Micah entered the apartment they shared. Without a word, he approached Lo and pulled her into a hug. It felt so good just to hold her. He hated what he had to do, but it was either tell her himself or let her find out some other way. Still holding her, he said, “I have something to tell you. It’s...bad. It’s about Alex...I was wrong. You...you weren’t overreacting.” He swallowed. Unable to look her in the face, he rested his head on her shoulder and closed his eyes. “I’m...I’m so sorry, Lo. He’s...he’s dead.”

@lobarlow

[micahhgrant]

Micah was headed to the breakfast table when he caught sight of Lo. He stopped in his tracks for a second before picking up his speed and running towards her. Something was wrong. He could see it on her face. He reached her in a matter of seconds. “Lo? What is it, what’s wrong? Talk to me.”

@lobarlow

[micahhgrant]

Micah arrived at the apartment five minutes before four, but he couldn’t bring himself to go in. He hadn’t been in there since he’d run out the night Lo had broken up with him. He hadn’t even gone back for his clothes, choosing to buy new ones which he kept cleaning with spells his mother had taught him. He showered at a local gym and eat at the diner. He had no reason to go back. Except now. 

He sighed and sat down on the front steps. He didn’t know what he was going to say. He just knew that he needed to hear her voice, to see her face. Even if they weren’t together any more he still needed her in his life. Even if it was just as a friend. Outside of Clary, she was the only person he loved. He wasn’t ready to let her go. He didn’t think he’d ever be.

@lobarlow

[micahhgrant]

Text || Micah & Lo

Micah: Can we talk?

Micah: Please?